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Caring for Your Dishwasher
Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There
are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how
to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to the “Solving Common Dishwasher Problems”
section for special cleaning problems. See Installation Instructions for information on storing
your dishwasher and for cleaning the drain air gap.
Caring for simulated wood top
(on portable models)
The simulated wood top can be used as a
utility work surface for most kitchen jobs. It is
stronger and more easily cleaned than gen-
uine wood. The top can be used as a cutting
board. Knife marks will be visible, but will not
seriously damage top. Hot items from the
oven can be placed on the top. Clean top
with warm, soapy water. For dried-on foods,
use a scouring pad.
Cleaning the exterior
In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp
cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all
that is necessary to keep the outside of your
dishwasher nice looking and clean.
